Creation

Question 1

First creation account

Answer 1

God creates the universe and its inhabitants in 6 days and rests on the 7th. Plants and animals created before humans

Question 2

Second creation account

Answer 2

After god creates earth, he creates man. He then creates plants and animals, then women out of one of man’s ribs.

Question 3

Literal interpretation

Answer 3

They believe the world was created in 7 days

Question 4

Metaphorical interpretation

Answer 4

They believe that god created the world and humanity, but that the biblical account of creation is not literally true.

Question 5

Quote

Answer 5

So god created humankind in his image, in the image of god he created them; male and female he created them

Question 6

Quote 2

Answer 6

In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. He was in the beginning with god. All things came into being though him, and without him not one thing came into being.

Question 7

What does god the father do in genesis - creation

Answer 7

Creates the universe and human life by speaking. He creates humans in his image.

Question 8

What does John 1 say about creation?

Answer 8

The word was present at creation and that everything was created through him. Claims that jesus is the word of god, implying that he existed before creation, assisted in creation, and is more than an ordinary human

Question 9

Views on the result of the fall

Answer 9

• some believe all humans have fallen from God’s grace, and need saving
• many believe god charged them with stewardship- looking after the world
• god told humans to multiply - they should procreate and have children. The Catholic Church emphasises this

Question 10

Spirits role

Answer 10

‘Hovering over the waters’
Over waters of chaos is like a bird sitting over their nest of eggs + caring for them to bring life - spirit prepares to bring life into the world